Comparison 2013 M135i vs 2015 M135i LCI

11 Jun 2017

2012 BMW M135i and 2015 BMW M135i LCI - three years difference in optimization. Is there any significant difference?

Elasticity:
1st attempt (110 kph - 245 kph @ 3th-7th gear): 00:00:38 - 00:00:58
2nd attempt acceleration to top speed (210 kph - 255 kph @ 7th gear): 00:01:14 - 00:01:28
3rd attempt acceleration to top speed (155 kph - 255 kph @ 4th-7th gear): 00:05:00 - 00:05:18

Limiter Comparison:
1st attempt OBD vs GPS (255 kph/249 kph): 00:01:28 - 00:01:52
2nd attempt OBD vs GPS (255 kph/249 kph): 00:02:24 - 00:04:12

Head to Head:
2012 BMW M135i (Automatic): 2979 cc R6 turbo
Weight: 1515 kg / 3340 lb
Max output: 235 kW / 316 bhp
Weight to Power ratio: 10.76 lb/bhp
Max torque: 450 Nm
Sprint 0-62mph: 4.9 s
Top speed: 155 mph (limited)

2015 BMW M135i LCI (Automatic): 2979 cc R6 turbo
Weight: 1510 kg / 3329 lb
Max output: 240 kW / 322 bhp
Weight to Power ratio: 10.34 lb/bhp
Max torque: 450 Nm
Sprint 0-62mph: 4.9 s
Top speed: 155 mph (limited)